Palm Oil Butter Blend

A palm oil butter blend is a mixture of palm oil and butter. Palm oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of oil palm trees, while butter is a dairy product made from churning cream. This blend combines the characteristics of both fats.

Manufacturers use this blend in foods like baked goods to provide a desirable texture, richness, and flavor. Palm oil contributes to structure and stability, while butter adds a creamy taste and mouthfeel. It is often found in items such as breads, buns, and pastries.

Palm oil and butter are common food ingredients. Palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Butter, derived from milk, is also a widely consumed food. Both palm oil and butter contain saturated fats. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend that saturated fat intake be less than 10% of daily calories. Neither palm oil nor butter are typically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as food additives, but rather as dietary fats.